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Patent GB-190904139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Firelighters.
Inventor: GOULD GEORGE PERCIVAL
Filed: 1909-02-19
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 4139. Gould, G. P., and Rose, R. Feb. 19. Burners, applications of.-A gas burner for lighting fires consists of a wrought-iron tube flattened for the greater part of its length and perforated along its upper portion. Figs. 2 and 4 show sections of forms adapted for use in grates with horizontal and vertical bars respectively, and Fig. 5 shows a modification bent at the junction of the flattened and unflattened parts so that the straight flattened part may be laid along the front of a grate. The gas nipple D is carried by a non- conducting plug d, and serves as a handle:
Patent GB-190904327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Multicolour Printing Presses.
Inventor: BABCOCK ELMER EVERETT
IPC: B41F5/02
Filed: 1909-02-22
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 4327. Babcock, E. E. March 5, 1908, [Convention date]. Rotary machines.-In order to secure a more even drive, the printing-cylinders 2, 3, 4, 5 of a rotary multi-colour machine are driven by gears 15, 16, 17, 18 meshing with a gear-wheel 10, loose on the impression-cylinder shaft, and driven by gearing 19, 20 from the driving shaft. One of the printing-cylinder gear-wheels, such as 15, is made sufficiently wide to engage with a gear-wheel 9 fixed to the shaft 8 of the impression cylinder 1.
Patent GB-190904709-A (GB)
Title: Radiating Ascension Pipe for Gas Retorts.
Inventor: TOWNSEND WILLIAM WALTER
IPC: C10B27/06
Filed: 1909-02-26
Granted: 1910-02-24
Abstract: 4709. Townsend, W. W. Feb. 26. Drawings to Specification. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Ascension pipes.-In order to prevent incrustation, ascension pipes are formed with longitudinal radiating ribs or stud-like projections.
Patent GB-190905205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clod Crushers or Rollers for Agricultural Purposes.
Inventor: NACKE ROBERT
IPC: A01B29/04
Filed: 1909-03-03
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 5205. Nacke, R. March 3. Rollers, land.-A clodcrusher consisting of a spiked roller has the spikes made interchangeable and capable of being replaced by countersunk bolts or plates to alter their distribution or to produce a smooth roller. The spikes e are preferably formed with a flange a t t h e base, beneath which is a cone and a screwed shank, which is secured by means of a nut f. The flange may be wider and provided with two pins; or the hole in the roller may be screwed instead of using the nut f. The bolts or plates are secured in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190907620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Embossing or Impressing Patterns upon Leather.
Inventor: VOSS CHRISTIAN
IPC: C14B1/56
Filed: 1909-03-30
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 7620. Voss, C. March 30. Embossing.-In a leather-embossing machine of the type having a stationary inverted pattern plate a, a travelling roller carriage w, and chains d or the like passing from the work-table support to the carriage of the impression roller, the work-table b carried by supports c is held normally against the plate a by chains h and springs f. As the carriage w approaches the ends of its travel, the chains d passing round pulleys o to pins i on the roller carriage are tightened as shown, and pull down the supports c so that the work may be adjusted on the table b. During the passage of the cylinder carriage under the plate a, the latter is pressed against abutments or packing-blocks s, which are tapered from the centre outwards to both sides, so as to allow the plate to conform to inequalities in the leather.
Patent GB-190908057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Extinguishing Appliances.
IPC: A62C13/00
Filed: 1909-04-03
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 8057. Citex Fire Extinguisher Co., [Roemer, F.]. April 3. Extincteurs. - Relates to extincteurs of the kind described in Specification 21,333/05, in which the acid and alkali are stored in a cartridge having two independent receptacles. The outer casing a of the extincteur is made of drawn metal, such as copper, or drawn steel covered with leather. The cartridge is held in a cage a<1>, and comprises an outer glass cylinder d containing the alkaline solution, which is preferably of the kind described in Specification 10,086/08. The acid is contained in an inner concentric lead cylinder e, one end of which fits within the open apex end of a conical mouthpiece f, which is screwed into the mouth of the cylinder d. The mouth-piece f is provided with perforations g, and the cylinder e and mouthpiece f are closed respectively by lead-foil caps i, k, which are adapted to be pierced by a perforator c having a point c<2> broadened out at the back c<3>, so as to widen the perforation in the cap k. The acid and alkali mix in the space enclosed by the mouth-piece f before passing into the water contained in the main receptacle a. A modified form of perforator comprises a series of blades c<4>, Figs. 2 and 3, which radiate from a common axis, and which are broad at the base and taper to a common point.
Patent GB-190910054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Amusement Devices.
Inventor: MARBLE LOUIS CORTRIGHT
IPC: A63G7/00
Filed: 1909-04-28
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 10,054. Marble, L. C. April 28. Roundabouts.-Relates to devices in which cars travel round a looped track. The fixed platform 2, Fig. 1, is formed with a continuous track slot 19, 19<a>, 19<b>, one half of which has the form shown, and the cars 21 make complete circles round the parts 19<a>, 19<b>. The driving- gear consists of a large central gear-wheel 3, Fig. 2, which gears with four wheels 9 all of which are arranged beneath the platform. A large floating gear-ring 15, Fig. 2, supported on rollers gears with the wheels 9 and four other wheels 12. Each of the wheels 9 and 12 carries a number of pusher blocks 9<a>, 12<a>, and the ring 15 carries similar blocks 28, the blocks 9<a> being arranged to pass over the blocks 28, as shown in Fig. 6. These blocks engage a depending piece 27, Fig. 4, secured to the car 22. The car 22, Fig. 4, is supported above a truck 24 by bars 23, which project through the slot 19, Fig. 1, and its wheels run on the flanges 26.
Patent GB-190916771-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Machines for Making Glass Bottles and the like.
Inventor: KNOWLES FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: C03B9/34
Filed: 1909-07-19
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 16,771. Knowles, F. W., and Inman, G. W. July 19. Blowing bottles. The sleeve f, shown in crosssection, which carries the plunger or neck rod g of a bottle making machine, fits the plunger closely and is formed with a number of longitudinal grooves p for the passage of the air for blowing. Accidental lateral movement of the plunger g is thus prevented.
Patent GB-190919590-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Telescope Stand.
Inventor: NEWCOMBE HENRY LOUIS
IPC: F16M11/22
Filed: 1909-08-26
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 19,590. Newcombe, H. L. Aug. 26. Tripod and like stands.-A stand-head to enable a telescope &c. to be fixed at any angle consists of a girder formed of two steel plates b, riveted together but bent apart at the middle to form a recess where two holes B are bored to form a bearing for an horizontal collar d on the bolt c. The collar d preferably has its outer surface spherical. A nut g clamps the girder at any angle. The semicircular cradles h have slots i to take straps for fastening the telescope &c.
Patent GB-190920451-A (GB)
Title: Improved Covered Vessels for Containing Food and the like.
Inventor: CHALLIS CHARLES EBENEZER
IPC: A47G19/30
Filed: 1909-09-07
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 20,451. Challis, C. E. Sept. 7. Covers for plates, dishes, and the like,. -Relates to a vessel for containing food and fitted with a hinged lid which will remain in any position and will not fall, owing to its weight. The hinge pin of each lid D is gripped between a block C forming the base of a handle H and a block B which connects two receptacles A. The blocks B, C are held together by a screw and spring washer, so that, by adjusting the screw, the friction of the hinges can be regulated to keep the lids in the position in which they are placed.
Patent GB-190925990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller and Breast Mills.
Inventor: CHAVANNE IRENEE ALEXIS
IPC: B02C4/10
Filed: 1909-11-10
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 25,990. Chavanne, I. A. Nov. 12, 1908, [Convention date]. Roller-and-breast mills.-The segmental breast of a roller-and-breast mill and its means of adjustment are mounted in a removable casing adapted to be fixed against abutments on the frame of the machine. The position of the segment with respect to the roller can be adjusted when the casing is detached from the frame by employing a model against which the casing is applied and which has the same shape as the portion of the frame against which the casing bears. The frame 1, Fig. 1, is cut away at 1<a> on two of its faces, and the openings are closed by a casing 4, which supports the breast 3 and is secured by bolts 4<a>. The carrier 6, Fig. 4, of the segment 3 is supported by trunnions 7, Fig. 3, in bearings 8 which can slide in guides 9 carried by the casing 4. Each trunnion is embraced by a collar 10 on the end of a screwed rod 11 actuated by a hand-wheel 12 provided with a nut. The wheel 12 rests against a screwed sleeve 13 which passes through a nut 14 and bears against the bearings 8. The sleeve is moved by a wheel 15, and a nut 16 takes up any play. Tne carrier 6 is adjusted angularly by a rod 20 provided with a hand-wheel 21 and carrying a nut 18 which bears against an arm 17 on the carrier and engages a guide 19. The arm 17 is pressed against the nut by one or more springs supported against the casing 4 through the intermediary of a rod ending in a flexible portion fixed to the carrier. The hollow trunnions 7 are provided with pipes 26 for water circulation between the breast and its support, the pipes passing through oval holes 26<a> in the side walls of the casing. The casing is closed by means of aprons 27, 28 formed of flexible material such as thin metal, fibre, leather, &c. to exclude dust. Specification 25,609/05 is referred to.
Patent GB-190927071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compression Rings for the Rotary Valves of Internal Combustion and other Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: GRESSWELL JOSEPH HENRY
IPC: F01L7/00
Filed: 1910-06-21
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 27,071. Gresswell, J. H. June 21, 1910. Rotary cylindrical valves are provided with ordinary packing-rings a, b above and below the port g, and cross-pieces c, d, e, f supported by the rings a, b at each side of the port.
Patent GB-190928891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Kneading and like Knives of Dough Mixing and like Machines.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 1909-12-10
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 28,891. Smith, T. Dec. 10. Rotary stirrers. - The knives of kneading- machines are made interchangeable by dividing the shaft into two parts, the one to which the knife a is secured having a squared portion c which is held in the squared socket d of the other part e by a set-screw g or by a reduced screwed extension of the part c, and a nut. The driving-wheel is mounted on the section f of the part e, which is located in a suitable bearing in the trough.
Patent GB-191001461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Purifying Liquids by Electricity.
Inventor: HARTMAN HARRY BUXTON
Filed: 1910-01-19
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 1461. Hartman, H. B. Jan. 19. Actuating valves; lift valves -In apparatus for purifying liquids by electricity a valve 6, Fig. 1, is operated, on the manipulation of a draw-off cock, by the liquid flow. When the draw - off cock is opened the pressure in the chamber 15 is relieved. and the w a t e r entering at the opening 2 raises the piston 13, which opens the valve 6 by means of the lost-motion connexion shown. As long as the f l o w continues, t h e piston a n d valve remain elevated, but when it ceases, the back action of the liquid through a passage 17 moves the piston down, rapidly for the first part of the fall and slowly after the valve 6 has become seated, the liquid having then to pass through a very narrow passage 16. The opening and closing of the valve operate an electric switch placed above so that the electric current is in operation only when the valve is open.
Patent GB-191003363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hatch Cleats.
Inventor: RICHARDSON JOHN
IPC: B63B19/24
Filed: 1910-02-11
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 3363. Richardson, J. Feb. 11. Hatches.-A hatch cleat for a ship comprises a bracket a, Figs. 1 and 2, secured by means of a back-plate c to the coaming d and provided with a slot b for the reception of an horizontal wedge f, which bears against a slotted plate h and is thus adapted to force the batten j and tarpaulin k against the coaming.
Patent GB-191003731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temporary Binders.
Inventor: TRUSSELL CLARENCE DAMON
IPC: B42F13/26
Filed: 1910-02-15
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 3731. Trussell, C. D. Feb. 15. Post files.-Relates to loose-leaf books &c. wherein mating filing-prongs are carried by a spring plate at the back of the book. The mating prongs D, C are secured to separate plates E, F which engage flanges on the edges of the spring plate G, the prongs C each being formed with a lug H which engages a notch J in the mating prong D to form a rocking joint. The spring plate G holds the prongs in their set positions, the rocking joints being respectively above and below the plane of the edges of the spring plate in the open and closed positions of the prongs. The prongs are secured to the plates E, F by means of notches P in the plates engaging longitudinal or transverse notches in the prongs. The opening movement is limited by providing each of the plates E, F with lugs R', R<2>, R<3>, R4 which, when the prongs are opened, engage the underside of the other plate. The lugs on one plate are arranged in contact with the lugs on the other plate, so as to prevent longitudinal movement. To cheapen manufacture, the plates E, F are made by the same die and are turned end to end in assembling. Covers.-The fly-leaves N are reinforced hv steel plates 0 through which the prongs pass so that the prongs may be opened or closed by bending the covers backwards or forwards. The spring plate G is bound to the back B by means of a plate K, which is held between the back B and a double strip L, L' which is parted to receive a stiffening-board L<2> in each cover, the inner ply L<3> of the cover being pasted to the ply L<1>. The plate K is formed at the ends with tongues which are passed through notches in the plate G and then bent over.
Patent GB-191006849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Cutting-out of Boot and Shoe Uppers.
Inventor: FILES TRUE HARMON
IPC: C14B5/02
Filed: 1910-03-18
Granted: 1910-12-01
Abstract: 6849. Files, T. H. March 19, 1909, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Codes.-For indicating the sizes and widths of boot and shoe uppers by means of notches cut in the edges of the blanks, a code consisting of square, V-shaped, and U-shaped notches is employed.
Patent GB-191011540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Candle Holders.
Inventor: BOREHAM ERNEST
IPC: F21V35/00
Filed: 1910-05-10
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 11,540. Boreham, E. May 10. Candle holders. -In that type of holder comprising a plate a or disk for resting on the top of the well of a candlestick and upper and lower spring arms b, c for engaging respectively the candle and the candlestick, t h e arms are separately formed and pass through the plate a, and a plunger e is adjustably mounted in a central guide-tube d passing through the plate a. The plunger is adjusted by means of a toothed wheel f engaging teeth on the plunger, and is provided with an overhanging cap e<1> to prevent clogging of the moving parts and with a small point e<2> for insertion into the base of the candle.
Patent GB-191011673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Cutters, such as Reamers, Milling-cutters, and similar Tools.
Inventor: ERLANDSEN JULIUS
IPC: B23C5/04
Filed: 1910-05-11
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 11,673. Erlandsen, J. May 11. Milling-cutters; reamers.-The continuity of the cutting-faces of the teeth of milling-cutters, reamers, and similar rotary tools, is broken by holes or nicks which expand inwards from the cutting-faces to obtain clearance. The holes are arranged radially or at an angle to this, and serve to break up the chips and to distribute lubricant. The holes may lead to an annular chamber i, to which lubricant is supplied by a passage k from a channel j in the arbor a.
Patent GB-191012170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Filing Appliances.
Inventor: HICK HARRY JOSEPH
IPC: B42F17/08
Filed: 1910-05-17
Granted: 1911-05-17
Abstract: 12,170. Hick, H. J. May 26, 1909, [Convention date]. Racks and the like; clamping-devices.-In a filing-appliance comprising a series of leaves hinged together and carrying spring clips, an improved construction of leaf is provided. A separating - plate 8 is pivoted to some or all of the leaves 5 at a short distance away therefrom at the bottom, and one or more of the spring clips 7<2> press the plate 8 against the leaf 5. The clips 7<2> are preferably coiled at their ends to form springs 7<a>, the ends of which are fixed to the leaves 5, and pins 8<a> on the plates enter the spring coils 7<a>. Papers are inserted between the clip and the plate, and between the plate and the leaf. A modified hinge for the plates consists of pivot pins bent to #-form, the middle part being loosely mounted on the plate 8, and the ends entering the spring coils. Some or all of the leaves 5 may be fitted with shoulders 9, formed of bent plates, against which the clips bear, to facilitate removal of slips from beneath these clips. The upper edges of the leaves are arranged in echelon so that index devices on their upper edges may be seen, but leaves carrying separating - plates may have their upper edges in the same plane. The rearmost leaves may be adapted to be locked together. The upper edges of the leaves are guided by an arm pivoted to the casing, a catch at its end engaging the front leaf when all the leaves are upright and the arm being forced up against a stop when one or more leaves are turned down, the catch finally engaging and holding in position the last leaf when it alone remains upright. Cabinets.-The casing is of usual form, and is furnished with a desk portion having a transparent top, an index-carrying slide, drawers, and a support for the leaves.
Patent GB-191013043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycle Pedals.
Inventor: YOXALL HENRY SMALLWOOD
IPC: B62M3/08
Filed: 1910-05-30
Granted: 1911-05-30
Abstract: 13,043. Yoxall, H. S., and Thorneycroft, C. W. May 30. Pedals.-Comprises a rat-trap pedal of oblong form in which the long dimension is, contrary to the usual design, in the direction of the length of the boot when placed upon the pedal and the long end-plates of the pedal are of concave shape to correspond with the sole of the boot, which engages both with the end plates and with the narrow side-plates. The pedal may be formed of four separate plates: two concave end plates a and two side plates b riveted together at the corners, or of two separate bent plates comprising each a side plate and an end plate; or the two side plates and one end plate may be formed from one piece and the other end plate from the other piece. The end plates may be bent along the horizontal centre-line to strengthen them. An adjustable foot-clip /, which forms the subject-matter of Specification 25,154/10, may be secured to the pedal,
Patent GB-191014616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Cleaning Knives and the like.
Inventor: PHIPPS PERCY
IPC: A47L21/02
Filed: 1910-06-17
Granted: 1911-05-18
Abstract: 14,616. Phipps, P. June 17. Knives, cleaning.-Comprises a machine in which the knives are cleaned between a,spring- pressed roller g and an endless band h running over a wood driving-drum e and an idler roller f. The knives are prevented from slipping too far into the machine by a pin x. The cleaning- powder is inserted at a<2> and falls to the bottom of the casing, where it is picked up by the band. The bearings of the drum e and roller f are extended outwards away from the side of the machine, and are further protected from the cleaning-powder by washers. The casing comprises plates v which fit into grooves in side plates b. A screw clamp c is secured to the base of the casing.
Patent GB-191018793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Resistant Shutters.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
IPC: E06B9/58
Filed: 1910-08-09
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 18,793. Clark, W., [Wilson, J. G.]. Aug. 9. Fire-proof shutters.- In corrugated fire-resisting shutters in which the edges slide in guides and are provided with stops to prevent the passage of smoke round the edges of the shutter, the stops consist of blocks D, Figs. 1 and 4, which are secured in the corrugations of the shutter and do not project beyond the shutter edge.
Patent GB-191101315-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Scarf.
Inventor: TOMS CHARLES SEFTON
IPC: A41D25/06
Filed: 1911-01-18
Granted: 1911-08-10
Abstract: 1315. Toms, C. S., and Weisters, G., [trading as Toms & Weisters, C. S.]. Jan. 18. Drawings to Specification. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Neck-ties.-A wide-end scarf is made with the back and front of the same or different materials, so as to be reversible.
Patent GB-191108124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners.
Inventor: ENGLAND ARTHUR ELLSWORTH
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 1911-03-31
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 8124. England, A. E. March 31. Stud-and-socket fastenings.-In a stud-andsocket fastening for rugs, carriage curtains, &c., the stud, which is fixed to the floor, carriage frame, &c., consists of a shank 12, a part 13 of larger diameter, bevelled on the underside at 14. and a flange 15, the shank being surrounded by a spring-pressed cup-shaped member 21. The socket portion consists of a plate 17, Fig. 5, in which an aperture 18, adapted to fit the part 13 of the stud, has a narrowed entrance 19 with bevelled sides 20. An aperture 24, wide enough to pass over the flanged head 15, is preferably provided, or the entrance 19 may be formed at the edge of the plate. The plate may be secured to the rug &c. 10 by a pronged cup 25. In engaging the plate with the stud, during the edgeways movement of the plate, it receives an inward lateral movement by the action of the bevels 14, 20, and it is then automatically pressed outwards against the flange 15 by the member 21. The plate may have a number of apertures 18 connected by narrow bevelled entrances.
Patent GB-191109117-A (GB)
Title: A Non refillable Bottle.
Inventor: WALLACEALEXANDER LEWIS
IPC: B65D49/06
Filed: 1911-04-12
Granted: 1911-10-26
Abstract: 9117. Alexander, L. W., and Hall, J. W. April 12. Bottles, non-refillable. -A bottle A is filled through the neck, which is afterwards closed by a valve K and a plug N. The plug has flexible ribs R which are pressed outwards to prevent withdrawal of the plug, by a hard preferably grooved auxiliary plug O, which is inserted after the main plug is placed in the bottle neck.
Patent GB-191110966-A (GB)
Title: Improved Suspension Frame for Garments.
Inventor: ZIEGLER Carl
IPC: A47G25/48
Filed: 1911-05-06
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 10,966. Ziegler, C. May 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Clips, pivoted-jaw.-A suspender in which a garment may be clamped whilst being beaten comprises a pair of clamp bars b attached to jaws c and g, pivoted together at h and suspended by a link m passing loosely through a hole in a plate o, which is in turn supported by springs p from the top member r of the frame. The bars b are pressed together by means of a yoke f pivoted to the part c and engaging notches in the outwardly-curved jaws g.